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Old 03-11-2013, 08:17 PM
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There's almost zero room to build anything on that field, and it's clobbered with banner tow operations in the summer. The runway is book ended by Hwy 98 on one side and it drops off into the water on the other, not forgiving.
Didn't realize it was that tight, only seen it on google maps. Suprised there's not a better option, seems like there's be plenty of pilots down there....
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Old 03-11-2013, 09:20 PM
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Didn't realize it was that tight, only seen it on google maps. Suprised there's not a better option, seems like there's be plenty of pilots down there....
Problem is the gov't owns just about every stitch of land south of I-10 that isn't already built on. You're right though, needs another GA airport.
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Old 05-17-2015, 10:33 PM
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Interesting discussion but premature. Eglin Aero Club is still very much alive. I keep my Cherokee on base at Eglin and it has lived here on and off over the past 25 years. We had our family RV6 here for 6 months last year visiting from Portland OR. You can call the Aero Club at (850) 882-5148, best on weekdays and ask for Don, the manager. Plenty of room for pvt aircraft and base ops and Aero Club folks are super. Yes you have to file a flight plan to fly here, but it takes about 5 minutes and Base Ops is about 200 feet away from pvt aircraft parking, really easy. It gets pretty exciting flying from here between the F35's, F15 & 16's and A10's and C-130's and Airliners (plus CV-22's and Army/ Navy Helicopters in local flying area). All this traffic keeps us on our toes. Pvt aircraft are pretty low in the pecking order which at times can be frustrating, but you learn to live with it. Also the 2ea 10,000(+) ft runways can distort you view of the real world. To keep your plane on base you need to be either active duty or retired, or I guess in the active reserves and have ID access to Base Exchange and hospital which is official reason we are allowed to keep our planes here, to provide base access for these facilities. You will also need to join the Aero Club. But if the club does close I have been told we will still be able to keep our planes on base, but 100 low lead will go away. Send PM if you have more questions.

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What's the latest on the aero club situation? Still hangar space available?
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Old 05-18-2015, 05:20 AM
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The Eglin Aero Club is in operation. Cecil's info is still current.
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Old 05-24-2015, 10:41 AM
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Thanks! Best of luck with your build GHRoss!
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